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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?
(a) that he is taking Mariko with him when he leaves.
(b) that he knows Toranaga's plans.
(c) that he is available at the right price.
(d) that he is no longer barbarian.

2. During the trip on the galley, how does the weather change?
(a) the sea becomes calm.
(b) it begins to snow.
(c) the clouds hide the stars.
(d) a storm comes up.

3. What do couriers from Osaka bring to Toranaga?
(a) letters from Yaemon.
(b) demands from Ishido.
(c) a tax bill.
(d) a petition for him to return to the council.

4. What does Mariko tell Blackthorne about the money Fujiko will spend from her own fortune?
(a) it will not be a loan.
(b) it will be reembursed by Yabu.
(c) it will be repaid from his future earnings.
(d) it will bear no interest.

5. What perks does Blackthorne now enjoy?
(a) a small boat and a beach house.
(b) a house, servants, and a generous allowance.
(c) a suite in the palace and a valet.
(d) a different girl every night and beer to drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question comes to mind when Blackthorne almost falls off the galley while Rodrigues is piloting?

2. What does Toranaga declare about Sudara?

3. Who does Toranaga send for to come to his quarters?

4. When Blackthorne wakes up and finds everyone swimming, what is Toranaga wanting to do?

5. What permission does Toranaga give Blackthorne about his crew?

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